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Uca sp |
Distribution |
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Fiddler crabs |
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Winkerkrabben |
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Wenkkrabben |
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Crabes violonistes |
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Cangrejos violonistas |
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The tropical Atlantic
The tropical Pacific
The Red Sea
The Indian Ocean |
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Substrate and environment |
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The species lives on the mid-littoral coast
The species is generally observed in a sandy/silty area.
The species is generally seen moving in its environment.
Common species.
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General behaviour of the species |
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Lives in large groups
The animal is fearful of the diver
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 4 cm
Maximum age known : 2 year(s)
The animal feeds mainly on refuse.
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Relationship with humans |
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The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
